Safeguarding against extra expenditures Natural disasters during travels
Looking at the recent storms in US/Caribbean and Mexico, i am wondering if there are any pre emptive action which we can take to safeguard against such incidents like any insurance policies to cover extra expenditures.
In case of a storm, most likely all flights will get cancelled and you may need to rebook flights at earlier dates at higher prices to escape or one may need last minute accommodation in different cities. All this will increase costs.
Can we safeguard ourself against these extra costs?
Best Answer
You've answered your own question: Travel Insurance.
You can read the fine print to make sure it covers reboookings and other incidentals due to weather/natural disaster if that's a specific concern.
Also note that most airlines have become very proactive and flexible in these situations allowing fee free rebooking or cancellation.
If you do find yourself in an imminent situation, such as a Hurricane, don't wait. As soon as the airline issues a travel alert and allows changes, go.
Finally, a very proactive thing you can do is just not travel to Hurricane/Typhoon zones in season.
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